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VFR DAY REQUIRED INSTRUMENTS (FAR §91.205 (B))
A TOMATO FLAMES
A-Altimeter
T-Tachometer
O-Oil Temp Gauge
M-Manifold Pressure Gauge (if constant speed prop)
A-Airspeed Indicator
T-Temp Gauge (water temp, if water cooled engine)
O-Oil Pressure Gauge
F-Fuel Gauges
L-Landing Gear Position Indicators (if retractable gear)
A-Anti-collision Lights
M-Magnetic Compass
E-ELT if Required (FAR §91.207)
S-Safety Belt (FAR§91.105 & §91.107)
VFR NIGHT REQUIRED INSTRUMENTS (FAR §91.205 (C))
F-Fuses (complete set of spares or three of each kind)
L-Landing Light (if operated for hire)
A-Anti-collision Lights
P-Position Indicator Lights (Nav Lights)
S-Source of Electrical Power
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